Take a trip into Lochnell Mine and find out were the miners wroked and how the lead was mined.
STRAITSTEPS COTTAGE
This miners cottages have been brought back to life and demonstrate how they used to live.
MINERS LIBRARY
Find out more about the miners library. A rare collection that is a must see.
VISITOR CENTRE
The Viisitor Centre offers an amazing display of mineral, gold and silver, the history of the lead mining process, a social history display and many other artefacts.
THE BEAM ENGINE
Find out more about the Beam Engine, this was essentail for the mining of minerals in the area.
MEADOWFOOT CEMETERY
A short walk from the Visitor Centre is the village cemetery.
WANLOCKHEAD VILLAGE
Find out more about the highest village in Scotland and the local area including local links.
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